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Day 1 - Litchfield, Katherine
and Kakadu Tours
Kakadu: Our tour begins by
picking you up from your accommodation at 6:30am. Next we
get to view some fantastic bird life on the Marrakai Floodplain
as we head down the Arnhem Highway on our way to Kakadu National
Park. We start our day's highlights with a Private Crocodile
and Wildlife Cruise on Corroboree Billabong, a part of the
Mary River system. You are bound to see plenty of bird life
and usually a lot of crocodiles on a 1.5 hour cruise that
won't leave you disappointed.
Next you can view various
displays on Kakadu at the Bowali Visitor Centre before heading
north to Ubirr Rock. The concentration of Aboriginal art at
Ubirr is magnificent and is recognised as one of the most
famous rock art and cultural sites in the world. At Ubirr
Rock you will see some fantastic Aboriginal Art sites and
learn about the Aboriginal lifestyle and culture. A short
climb to the top of Ubirr Rock will reward you with a 360
degree view over floodplains and the Arnhem Land Escarpment
- a spectacular sight. From here we make our way to our overnight
campsite and tonight after a candlelit dinner in the heart
of Kakadu, you can have a go at playing the didgeridoo around
the campfire. (Lunch, Dinner)
Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Camp: Garnamar/Muirella Park Campground (toilets &
showers available)
Walking: 9km's
Day 2 - Litchfield, Katherine
and Kakadu Tours
Kakadu: Today we get off-road
in our 4-wheel drive vehicle and start making our way to Twin
Falls where you will get to enjoy an informative boat cruise
with an Aboriginal Guide up Twin Falls Gorge. After a short
walk down to the end of the gorge, you reach a beautiful white
sandy beach at the base of Twin Falls - simply spectacular.
Enjoy relaxing on the beach for a while as you take in the
scenery which can best be described as breath taking.
Keep a look out for local wildlife
as we 4WD through creeks and sand on our way to the mighty
Jim Jim Falls. A swim in the plunge pool at the base of Jim
Jim Falls is sure to wake you up for the day as you cool down
in the refreshing water. To reach the plunge pool, a 1km scenic
walk through monsoon rainforest is taken and has excellent
lookouts over Jim Jim Falls. Take your time to admire the
awesome sight of the sheer cliff faces that surround you from
the base of the gorge.
For the hikers today, you will
get a return walk (7km's) to the Top of Jim Jim or Twin Falls
which both offer magnificent views down the gorge and allow
swimming in rock pools at the top of the falls. These longer
walks also give you the chance to really see Kakadu's diverse
range of magnificent plant species. Tonight after a candlelit
dinner in the heart of Kakadu, we can share a few tales around
the campfire. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Meal: Breakfast, lunch,
dinner
Camp: Garnamar/Muirella Park Campground (toilets &
showers available)
Walking: 9km's
Day 3 - Litchfield, Katherine
and Kakadu Tours
Kakadu: What a better way
to start the morning than by sitting back and enjoying an
Exclusive Aboriginal Cultural Experience operated by Kakadu
Culture Camp. These Traditional Owners are from Kakadu and
are able to provide you with a rare insight into their lifestyle
and culture. Meet Aboriginal Traditional Owners in this "hands-on"
demonstration which gives you the opportunity to participate
in fun activities such as spear throwing, didgeridoo lessons,
weaving and listening to some great dreamtime stories.
Next enjoy the picturesque
surroundings of Barramundi Gorge where you can spend some
time exploring, rock climbing, relaxing or swimming in the
waterfalls, the choice is yours. Our last highlight today
is a stop for a swim at Moline Rock Hole, one of our Special
Permit areas. This beautiful waterfall is located in the very
southern end of Kakadu and is perfect for cooling down before
heading to our overnight campsite near Katherine after a day
full of swimming, adventure and great scenery. (Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner)
Meal: Breakfast, lunch,
dinner
Camp: Edith Falls/Katherine (toilets & showers available)
Walking: 3km's
Day 4 - Litchfield, Katherine
and Kakadu Tours
Katherine : Jump into your canoes after breakfast and
spend most of the day exploring this breathtaking region.
Today can be taken at your leisure or be an extremely active
adventure as we have a full day canoeing up Katherine Gorge
- the choice is yours. For those who are keen, we will aim
to canoe to the end of the 3rd gorge. For those who are less
keen, you can spend some time relaxing once we reach the 2nd
gorge and be picked up on the return journey. After canoeing,
we make our way into Kakadu after a great day full of awesome
scenery, Aboriginal Art sites, waterfalls, birds and adventure.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Meal: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Canoeing : Maximum 12km's (Note: Canoeing option is at own
expense [approx. $35])
Camp: Edith Falls/Katherine (toilets & showers available)
Day 5 - Litchfield, Katherine
and Kakadu Tours
Litchfield: Our first stop for the day is in Litchfield National
Park at the picturesque Florence Falls for a refreshing swim
after completing a short walk through the surrounding monsoon
rainforest. From here you will find many of the waterfalls
in Litchfield are close by meaning no long hauls in the tour
vehicle for the rest of the day.
Swim in the crystal clear rock
pools of Buley Rockholes before a short drive to the famous
Wangi Falls for a quick swim. We hold a Special Permit that
allows us to access the Upper Tolmer Falls area with our groups,
so after a scenic bushwalk you can swim in a secluded location
at the top of Tolmer Falls. Our company also holds a permit
to access Upper Sandy Creek Falls which can be substituted
by the guide to replace some of the above crowded destinations.
As we leave Litchfield National
Park we pass by floodplains scattered with hundreds of Meridian
Termite Mounds and make a brief stop to learn more about the
inhabitants of these amazing structures. Watch the sunset
as we head back to Darwin in the early evening at the end
of your 5 day safari. Leave your tour with memories of spectacular
scenery, magnificent waterfalls and having had lots of fun
with a group of great people. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Meal: Breakfast, lunch
Walking: 4 - 7km's
Please Note:
Tour is operated as a code-share with Wilderness 4WD Adventures.
Wilderness Adventures operate in 16 seat 4WD's, A 9 seat 4WD
may be used if passenger numbers are low.
• Wilderness
Adventures are not suitable for children under 12 years of
age.
• The
above program should only be used as a guideline and tour
guides may change programs at their discretion to suit the
specific interests of their group.
• Kakadu
tour programs may vary during May/June due to seasonal closures.
•
Litchfield tour programs may vary during May due to seasonal
closures.
•
Katherine Gorge canoeing may
be substituted for a gorge cruise during May if canoe hire
is not operating.
•
Tour program may be operated in reverse at times
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*A $12.50 seasonal fee
is payable to travel into Twin Falls on the boat and boardwalk
experience. This fee is additional to tour prices quoted.
• Prices quoted are inclusive
of a fuel levy, however if diesel prices increase drastically
during the 09/10 season a fuel levy may be introduced.
•Jim
Jim and Twin Falls may open around late May-June to Nov. This
access to the falls is seasonal depending on conditions. There
is no set date the falls open. Other places of interest will
be subsituted if the falls are closed.
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